A Small Shelf, A Big Step
There are some moments in writing that look quite small from the outside, but feel enormous when you’re the one […]
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The Books That Made Me Write – Part 11
The Thorn Birds: The Unexpected Epic That Found Me in Poland In 1996, I found myself in Rzeszów, a city
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Introducing Menturity™ – A New Way to Understand How Children Grow Through Story and Experience
Today, I am sharing something important and very close to the heart of the Space Ranger Fred universe – a
5 Little-Known Facts About Colombian Coffee – And How a Children’s Author Ended Up Learning Them
If you had told me ten years ago that part of my work as a children’s author and storyteller would
The Books That Made Me Write – Part 11
How Shakespeare’s Macbeth Unlocked the Power of Language, Ambition, and the Shadows We All Wrestle With At school, Shakespeare felt
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The Books That Made Me Write – Part 9
How Nick Louth Helped Me Switch Off and Remember Why I Love a Good Story As a writer, I spend
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Space Ranger Fred Sparks STEM Excitement for Young Learners
Published at October 29th 2025, 3:00 AM EDT via Press Release Distribution Service Space Ranger Fred, the award-winning children’s series by Matthew Newnham,
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The Books That Made Me Write – Part 5
How Wilbur Smith Opened the Door to Big Adventures, Bold Characters, and the Kind of Stories My Dad Read Until
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Why Writing a Children’s Book When Tired Is a Bad Idea
There’s a myth among some writers, particularly in the early stages of their career, that pushing through fatigue is a
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The Books That Made Me Write – Part 4: How Enid Blyton Taught Me That Kids Crave Adventure, Mystery and Friendship
In this series, I’ve already looked back at how C. S. Lewis stirred my imagination, Roald Dahl gave me permission
